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Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-17
BEAVER DAM ITEMS.

correspondence of the ledger.
BEAVER DAM, Nov. 14.-Subject
of talk, rain, rain.
Beaver Dam debating society
met last Friday night and reorgan-
lied.
Irving Calhoon is building a new
barn.
The pupils of Beaver Dam public
school all speak very highly of their
teacher, Miss Ella Poague.
A very interesting meeting is
going on at Beaver Dam church,
conducted by Brothers LESSEE and
Reed.
Mrs. S. I. Smith is quite i'll.
E. H. Dicus and lady are visit
in Fulton this week.
Mr.. Robert Potts is buying up all
the surplus corn in the neighbor-
hood.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. A. Dawes,
who were visiting in this vicinity,
have returned to their homes in
Montana.
We learn that several of our
young people as well as older ones,
attended the tin wedding at the
residence of Mr., Ed. Gamble,
Prairie View, last Tuesday night.
They reported an elegant supper,
the evening being spent in social
chatting. The crowd dispersed al
a late hour wishing Mr.. and Mrs.
Gamble many anniversaries.
puErI
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-17

correspondence of the Ledger.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
LADDoNIA, Mo-, Nov. 1.-THE
drouth is beginning to be fearful,
stock water is very scarce and
many wells are dry. Every severe
drouth the Laddonians talk of bor-
ing for water, but the first little
shower of rain that falls washes
the idea out of their brain, and we
hear no more of it until the dust
begins to fly again. We should
have at least one well of living
water.
Last week, in company with a
few friends, we paid our first visit
to Perry; met with our former Lad
domains, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Barr,
who have nice home, and are do
ing a good business in the hard
ware line. Perry is quite a bust
ness point, and has several good
stores, and I saw many copies
of the LEDGER there which made it
look home-like.
Last Saturday night the I. O. G..
T. Lodge had a public installation
of Officers, preceded by songs.
Rotations, &c. Professor Stroth-
er, of the Perry Institute, was pres
ent, and gave a short temperance
talk. A local option discussion is
talked of in the near future, gotten
up by the W. c. 7. U.
Laddonia promises its full share
of entertainments this winter,
among the number, the Aid Society
of the Christian Church are pre-
pairing for a ~irst-class concert.
The Missionary Society of the
Baptist Church has just COM
pleted a beautiful silk quilt which
was presented to their pastor, Rev.
Jesse, last Saturday, in a neat
speech by Mrs. E. Giililand.
The NJ. E. Church will soon re-
ceive its finishing touches, and be
ready for dedication.
Mr.. w. McNama has taken
charge of his hotel here, and every
body predicts that it will be run
in frst-class order. So Laddonia
will have two good hotels.
ANNIE TAURTE
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-17

thought they should be paid by the
city and not by a few liberal peo-
pie who are in business around the
square. w. 0. Johnson and Jas.
Bunton also favored the raise. Mr..
Clark moved that the night police
men be paid $40 a month instead
of $50. The Mayor thought there
were plenty of men to take the job
at $50. Clark thought we did not
want that kind of men to protectu us
and our property while we are
asleep. The vote stood: Yeas
Johnson, Walker, Bunton, Clark.
Nays-Steele.
The Mayor asked the Council
then to look after the sidewalks in
their respective wards and repor
all that needed repairing.
Bills to about the amount of $500
were allowed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-17

John W. Berry, a prominent
citizen of Youngs Greek, died of
pneumonia Sunday and was buried
from the Baptist church in that
neighborhood Monday at IL a. m.
He was about so years old and
leaves wife and 6 children, who
have the sympathy Of the entire
community in their bereavement.
Mr.. Berry was a member of the
A. 0. u. w. lodge of this city, and
his funeral was attended to-day by
the following brothers Master
Workman J.. G.. Trimble, Bros.
j. V. Williams, B. F. Dobyns, J.
J. Winscott, 7. T. Torreyson, Buck
Jackson, Bob Morris, w. c.. john
son, E. S. Frost, S. Baskin and
several others whose names we did
not oat
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-17
MORRIS MANSION.
'Redtop" Completed-One of the
Most Elegant Residences in
The State.

Mexico has many handsome
suburban residences, but none to
compare with the elegant residence
now completed by Geo. Morris, just
south of Mexico, on the building
site formerly owned by Lewis Hord.
"Redtop," as this residence is now
familiarity called, occupies a COM
handing site, overlooking the
city, and surrounded by some of
the best land in the county, also
owned by Mr.. Morris. 1t is COM
posed of about 20 rooms, each
heated from a furnace and lighted
with gas; hot and cold water all
over the house, and with its furnace,
gas, toilet : room, laundry, ETC., it
has all of the modern luxuries en-
joyed in a mansion situated in the
heart of New York. The architect
ure of the house is of the most
modern-the style, Queen Anne ;
and the arrangements of the rooms
show the taste of Mrs. Morris and
daughters. The main hall is a
large square reception room, furn-
ished in Moorish design and finish
edin antique oak, with old style fur
niture to match. The library,
music : room, dining : room, par
lor and side hall all open off this re-
ception room with sliding doors and
imported Turcoman portierres. The
library is finishedin mahogany, as
is also the music room with which
it is connected with portierres) and
parlor. The dining room is of
antique oak with high wainscoting
of Lincrusta-W Walton. The mantle
pieces are all hand-carved, reach
ing from the floor to the ceiling.
The rooms up stairs all open off a
large square hall, bringing all of the
members of the family close to-
gether, although they might be
in different rooms. The bedrooms
r all elegantly finished in cherry
and are large and commodious. The
papering on the first floor is mostly
hand-decorated, with frescoed
ceilings. The basement of the
house is complete in every particu-
lar, with a large furnace which
heats every room in the house-a
laundry, vegetable room, etc, etc.
Speaking tubes and electric bells
run all over the house and prove a
great convenience. There is a fire.
place in each room with thing to
match the carpets and hangings of
the room. The window hangings
are all of handsome lace appropri-
ate to the rooms which they grace.
Without going into detail, we think
that from cellar to garretthe Morris
house is one of the most complete,
comfortable, artistic and elegant
furnished in the West. The artis-
tic interior, with it's handsome
bric-a-brac, fine pictures, elegant
bisque statuettes, cabinets of Gu
riosities, japanese PANELS, etc.,
ETC., shows clearly the refinement
and culture of those whose taste
was displayed in the selection.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-17

was sharp enough to take care OF
herself. She is eleven years old
and not nine, as reported in Jeffer-
son. The missing child is very
bright, though of a quiet DISPOSE
ton. Mrs. Show sent another lit
tie daughter down to the p~ost-ofice
as soon as she heard the reporters
story to see if any information had
arrived fom Jefferson City.
Nothing was heard, however, and
Mrs. Show is strong in the belief
that her childis safe and it is to be
hoped she is right. She thinks the
elderly man mentioned in the Tri-
6uae a distant relation probably
sent by Elias Elston a suggested
in the last theory advanced by that
paper.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-17
ITEMS FROM AUXVASSE.
Correspondence of the Ledger.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
AUxvAssE, Mo-, November 10
DR.. Gallaher gave our people
three lectures on baptism last week
one on the object, one on the
mode and n on the subjects
thereof. The Doctor showed con-
clusively that the object was only a
sign, the mode sprinkling and the
subjects the families of believers,
or of the professed believers.
The four schools adjacent to
Auxvasse have formed a literary
society which will meet at Auxvasse
school house every Friday night.
This will be a very interesting So
ciety and highly instructive.
The decision in the Cunningham
Washington case, which was arbi-
brated here last Thursday, has
caused very severe criticism upon
the men who arbitrated. The
arbitrators being three of the
wealthiest men in the county and
the contest being between a
wealthy farmer and a wage-worker,
it is said to be a case of capital
against labor with a vengeance.
Mr.. Woodman, of Jefferson City
spent Sunday at Auxvasse and at
tended service at the M. E. Church,
and he did not go there alone by a
good deal. Come again, Mr.. Wood.
man, and stay longer.
Mrs. Basket and Mrs. e. Swon
spent last Saturday and Sunday
visiting friends in Fulton and
vicinity.
Water-Witches are in demand
just now, and it is not an uncom.
mon sight to see a fellow with 8
tWig OF the peach tree walking
around bookings as solemn and lone,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-17
LANE CAPTURES MORROW.
The Demented Man Found in the
Brush at Thompson-Escapes
but Ia Reeaptnred.

About daylight Tuesday morning
Marshall j. II. Lane captured J.
D.. Morrow who, about a week !
jumped from n G. IL A. train at
Thompson, Morrow's home ii in
Pennsylvania and he is crazy. Dur
ing the ten days since he escaped
from his brother, he has been hid
ing in the brush near Thompson.
coming out every onee in awhile
to the railroad track to look for his
brother. The weather has been
warm and he has not suffered
much and looks well and hearty.
Monday afternoon he came to
Thompson and got q can of oysters
and was captured by the citizens,
but escaped and ran like a deer to
the woods. About Monday night,
Lane, Waite and several 9TH
ers went to Thompson and search
ed all nigh. About day light Lane
saw himcoming out to the railroad
track "to look for his brother. and
gothim within 400 yards OF Thomp-
son. The reward Of $50 was
paid to Lane. The good news was
t~elegraphed at once to his mother
in Pennsylvania, and his brother
in-law started home with him Tues
day. He has been demented
only a few weeks and it was caused
by an injury. He is al intelligent
looking young man and not at all
violent. All the time his folks
have been looking for him he has
been coming out of the brush every
once in awhile looking for them.
All who know his folks and of the
circumstance trust that his trouble
is only temporary.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-17
Important to B. and L. Associa.
lions.

The last legislature passed a law
declaring building and loan associa-
tions, benevolent and exempting
them from the payment of the cor
poration tax required by the consti-
tuition in such cases. The Secretary
of State has ignored this law and re-
fused to incorporate theee assocla-
tions until the tax vas paid, but
placed the money thus paid IN the
hands O fthe State Treasurer for the
purpose ofgiving those who desired
to test the law an opportunity to do
so. The act went into effect on the
10Th day of June last. The Su-
premeC court has now been in session
four weeks and no one has appeared
and no effort made to bring the mat
ter before the courts, he will in a
few days request Mr.. seibert to pay
the money into the State Treasury
and give the parties the proper re-
ceipts therefore. The amount oi
tax involved and received SO far il
about $1,000.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-17

MIR. Harry johnson, transfer
clerk in the express office, this city,
and Miss Mary Field, daughter of
e&-oounciiman H. A. Field, were
married at the residence of the
or,de,s parents in the southeastern
suburbs at $50 last evening, by
Rev. McDermond, of the Liberty
s.fees NJ. 3. church. A number Of
friends and relatives were in at
tendance and the presents were nu-
msrous. Mr.. and Mrs. johnson
Will reside at the grooms res;asnoa
on South Calhoun street. The
LEDGER extends coneratulation.
Paul. b Y.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-17
Joe & Vic Barth.
North Side of Square.
Y as a pelican ON a sandbar,

ly as a pelican on asandbar.
There will be union services
here on Thanksgiving and We want
all the good people to invoke rain
before we famish with the drouth.
If we only had that Wolf hole out
here that is doing no good in Mexi-
co, we would be happy. V.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-17
CHEAP MONEY.

We have unlimited sums Of
Eastern money TO loan at a low rate
of interest on improved lands for a
term of five years with privilege of
paying 500 or any multiple there
of at any interest Pay day. Inter
est payable annually or simi-annu-
ally to suit borrower. We can also
supply you with home money at
all times. KuGoRE a HOWELL.
Loan and Real Estate Agents
over 6aving Bank, Mexico. No.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-17

Hubert Schmidt, manager of
Lemp's beer depot, in this city, re-
ceived by mail this morning a
carefully packed box about two
inches square. There was moth
ing suspicious about it from the out
side, butt contained an ivory cart
ridge an inch and half in length,
from the end of which dangled halt
an inch of fuse. Mr.. Schmidt can
not imagine who sent him the
bomb, and the freshness of the An.
archy scenes in his mind has cal.
culated to alarm him considerably.
The machine" is handled with
great care by oil who look at it, and
a test will be made as to its de.
structiveness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-17
The Windsor Folding Bed.

The ladies of Audrain and sur
rounding counties are cordially in
yited to call and inspect this justly
celebrated upright folding bed,
which has no equal for easy work.
ing and elegance, at exceedingly
low prices. The Windsor is the
best folding bed made.
J. NJ. MEyEFEE. Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-17

The city is now using a good deal
of gravel in place of macadam. 1t
costs the same as rock and don't
have to be broken. Street Com
missioner Mckinney thinks it is
equally as good and is using it in
large quantities. Let the good
work of improving our streets &c
nm
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-17

The children ofthe Public School
contributed the sum of s15.45 to
the Home for Friend-less Children,
located at Mt. Vernon, Ohio. Rev.
Geo. w. Nc Wherter, who solicited
The aid, wishes to return thanks for
the liberal contribution.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-17
Open Session.

The Ladies' Missionary Society
of the Baptist church and Hardin
College, joined in an open session
at the Baptist church Sunday even
ing, Nov. 18th, 1887. The follow
ing programme was very interest
ing and instructive:
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-17

Miss Ida Spencer, of Laddonia,
has an excellent line of millinery,
all late style goods. Anyone
wanting goods in her line would do
well to call on her.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-17
Money to Loan

IAKENAN Il BARNES, financial cor
of Eastern capitalists, have
unlimited capital to loan for 5 to ] years
t;r,e at a low rate of interest on farms In
Audrain and neighboring counties. Priv
;Ieqe of having part or all of loan before
dine we also loan home money OH very
reasonable terms. If you desire Il loan
call ON US and we will give you terms that
defy competition.
&
Real Estate, Loan and Insurance Agents,
MEXICO. MO,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-17

The County Courtadjourned Fri
day to meet December 9Th, on
which day local option will be or
dered submitted unless the Supreme
Court decides it unconstitutional.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-17
Letter List.
MEXICO, nj

MEXICO, Mo-, Nov. IL, 1887.
r IST OF LETTERS remaining in the
LPost-office at Mexico, Audrain County,
Mo-, and which, IL not called for within
four weeks from date, viii be sent to the
Dead Letter Office at Washington CITY:
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-17

Chris Tontz's little 4. year old
boy who was kicked by a
mule.last week, died Saturday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Rankin and MI.
McCullum took their departure for
Washington, Penn, their home,
Monday. Dick Miller will go to-
night. Mr.. Wolf and family will
remain until the latter part of the
week, when they, too, will leave
for Pennsylvania.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-17

VIM. Boswell is runnig a coal
ank 3 miles west of Thompson,
nd is employing seven or eight
hnds. Coal supplied to every
bdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-17

The ladies o fthe Christian church
# Santa Fe know how to get up a
GOOD dinner as all who attended
Davis sale will testify.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-17

A. M. Harrison is in Kansas City
Of business. We learn he is talk
ig of locating there. He is one of
or best citizens, and we trust he is
ut going away.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-17

Married license was Monday
granted to Sinclair J. Bishop and
Emma Lyle, both of Galloway coun-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-17

W. III. White is now running his
feed and sale stable on Jefferson
street.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-17

A p~rotracted meeting will begin
tNew Hope church att pm, Nov.
:3rd, to last 10 days, under the
,astorship of Ed. McGee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-17
MONEY! MONEYS
$500, $500, $1,000, $4,000

Good farm loans can now be
placed for three or five years time
at fair rates in Audrain, Boone, Cal
laway, Randolph, Monroe, Rails
and Pike counties. Apply tc.
]. p. CLARK, Mexico, Mo-
Agent for eastern capital andold-
est real estate and loan agent in
Central Missouri. 15-tf
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To The Farmers.

We wish to insure your property
against fire and lightning in as good
companies as n in the world, at
the following rates:
Fifty cents per 500 for ono year.
S1.O0 per 500 for three years.
e1.50 per 800 for FIVE years.
Don't pay % TO so cents higher
than above rates and give your note
for the premium, which soon falls
into hands Of attorneys and banks
for collection. KMGoRE &,HowTaL,
Insurance Agents, Mexico, Mo.
Over Savings Bank. SS33ti
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-17

Mrs. Mary A. Stanhope, of Ken
lucky, is seeming to Mexico shortly
on a visit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-17

LosT-Cuf button made out of
silver % cent pieces, with mono
gram. Leave at this office.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-17

Turkeys are beginning to come
in and the outlook for Thanksgiv-
ing eatables is good.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-17

DIR. Gartrell's car, with all of his
goods, has been brought back. The
goods will be sold at once.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-17

WANTED.-Girl to do housework
for a family of three persons.
White preferred. Apply at this
Office.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-17

O.. P. Jones has opened a general
store at Benton City, and will be
pleased to see his friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-17

A protracted meeting is in pro-
gress at the Christian Church.
Ed. S. M. Martin is assisting the
pastor. The public is cordially in
vited to attend. Services begin
promptly at Z d. m.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-17
Extraordinary

We take pleasurein announcing the fact that
we have placed before the people the largest
and handsomest line of 0VERCOATS in all
sizes and qualities ever brought to this market.
Our SUITS for dress and business are equally
as fine and durable. We certainly offer the
best inducements in boys and children's wear.
When we say We can save you money by
buying your CLOTHING and GENTS FUR
NISHING GOODS we mean it, for we know we
do so every day. We are at all times glad to
see you, Should you need anything, and we
believe You will, we can certainly suit you in
style, quality and, above all, low prices.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-17

DIR. Cave went out with Joe Boyd
Monday on a few days hunt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-17

The infant son of Frank Gibbs
died Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-17

Ricketts, & Emmons have cn ok
hibition this week the handsornest
line of cloaks and new style wraps
in this market. 57-6t ~
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That ESQ Reward.

J. w. James, of Thompson, was
in Mexico to-day and claims half of
the reward for capturing Morrow,
the crazy man, on account of send
ing the information to Lane, which
led TO the capture. Lane got the
$50 reward. Five dollars were also
left to pay the operator at Thomp-
son for his trouble. Lane says the
reward is his and he will keep il.
Base bali players are writing to
the manager Of the Mexico nine,
wanting to sign for 1883.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-17

Miss Laura Pierce, of Laddonia,
was in Mexico Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-17
strayed.

From Governor Hardin's fam
about Sept. LIST, a red steer calf.
Will pay for any information. slit
An. SMocx On LEWIS Bsloa.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-17

For cheapest and best groceries,
go to r. G.. Paul's. 32-4t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-17
oGRAM


Song. ......."Tenderly The Shepherd"
Bennett.
Quartet-Minnie Mcdaniel, Maud How
lett, Gassie Danforth, Sue Withers.
Mary KEENAN,
Dye.
Reading. Leah Asbury.
Duet-MinEie Gray, Mann Hughes.
Duet-Gay Yancey, Lulu Anderson.
Recitation ......-...... Belle Fentem.
Mrs. Yancey.
Song........"Where Are The Reapers."
After the exercises we had a very
beneficial and entertaining talk
from Revs. G. w. Hyde and yarde-
man. Collection was then taken
up for missions, afterwards. being
divided between societies. Sang a
song and was dismissed by prayer
from Rev. Mr.. Vardeman. The
visitors Of III. G. at this time were
Rev. G.. w. Hyde, Lexington, No.;
Mrs. Cloyde and daughter. Fayette
No.; Misses Jennie Hughes and
Minnie Beagla,s, Worcester, No.
VIsr1oR.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-17

Choice candies and nuts, fgs and
raisins at R. G. Paurs. 324t
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Johnson-Field.

New Orleans sugar and molasses
at X. G. Paul's. 3I-4t
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Corn and ship stuff at R. C. Paul's.
S7-5t
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is only temporary.
, 1887-08-11

SAN FRANCISCO, August G--Charlos
f. Crocker, viCe-president of the
Southern Pacific, was up before the
commission to-day.
Commissioner Pattison asked Crock
or how it was that certain large sums
OF money had been paid without vouch-
er, and was it not singular proceed
ing.
Crocker did not think it was, saying
that an explanation had been offered
for expenditure and that the board was
satisfied.
"Did you make these payments to
influence the legislature"
al don't know" said Crocker.
Pattison repeated the question about
money being used for legislative pur-
poses.
Mr.. Cohen advised Crocker not to
answer.
ain my judgment we can compel
answering of that question" interrupt
ed Commissioner Anderson, "and / adj
wise your consul to consider his advice
somewhat seriously"
Cohen asked that that question be
postponed until he could consult his
associates, which request was granted
, 1887-08-11

SARATOGA, August g. Weather
threatening, attendance light, track
muddy.
Maiden three year olds, one mile
Pouche Pas won, Vosbury I'd, Miss
Chaimer third time l 80.
Mile and furlong,-Himalaya won,
Climax I'd, Osceola Sd; time 2 :OO9.
Kearney stakes mile and one-half.--
Eole won, Hidalgo I'd, Royal Arch Sd.
Royal Arch led for about one mile and
one.eighth, but Fenelon took the lead
then and showed his way into the
home stretch. Near the last furlong
Eole rushed to the front and held the
lead to the end winning by six lengths,
with Hidalgo a head in front of Royal
Arch, and the others we'll up; time
2:444.
Eole ran great race for the Kearney
stakes, mile and one-half.-Eole won,
Hidalgo I'd, Royal Arch Sd; time
2:44a.
Three-fourths mile.-Saxony won,
Orvid I'd, Lewis Clark Sd; time 10.
Selling mile and a quarter.-Strath-
spey won, Nettle I'd. Kensington Sd {:
time :165.
New YORK, August Cit was very
hot at Monmouth Park to-day, and a
shower fell just before the sport bagan.
The track was in fair condition.
Handicap pseven-oighth mile-Eolian
won, kaloomah I'd, Headlad Sd ;
time 81.
Redbank stakes, for two year olds
three-fourths mile-Galifet won, Now
or Never I'd, Fordham Sd; time ] IT.
Palisade stakes one and one-eighth
miles-Kingston won, Laggard ID,
Bonnmara Sd; time . :O2.
Handicap one and one.half miles
Carnum won, Ferona Cd time 3 IA.
Seaside stakes, Welter handicap,
threefourths mile--Tarbouche won,
Regulno ID, Young Duke 3D.; time
I:2l4.
Handicap stoeple chase, full course
Sam Emery won, Retribution I'd,
Jim MCGOWAN Sd; time 3:lG.